Senate Document #15
APC Document #13
Chemistry Curriculum Revisions
Effective: Immediately
I. ADDITION OF NEW COURSE (Catalog Page 82)
Chemistry 325, 326 Intermediate Chemical Research I
and II (2, 2)
Directed laboratory research and independent study
designed to introduce the student to specialized
chemical research techniques and methodology at an
early stage of professional development.
Prerequisites: Chem 221, 231.
RATIONALE:
This course, in essence, has already been taught
several semesters in succession (under various names
such as "Advanced Synthetic Research," etc.) as
either a Special Topics course or, as an individual
student course. Because it has now been taught for
at least five successive semesters, it should be
included in the Catalog as a regular course offering.
The course is offered to introduce the student to
chemical research at an early stage of his/her
development (in accordance with the philosophy on
undergraduate training embraced by the American
Chemical Society and endorsed by the UNCA Chemistry
Department) without the demanding prerequisites of
Chem 426, 445, Advanced Chemical Research.
II. MODIFICATION (Catalog page 83)
Present title:
Chemistry 426, 445 Chemical Research I and II (2, 4)
Desired change in title:
Chemistry 426, 445 Advanced Chemical Research I and
II (2, 4)
Proposed change in pre- or co-requisite: addition of
the words, "Senior Class Rank."
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Present title and course description: 426, 445
Chemical Research I and II (2, 4).
Directed research and independent study laboratory
which may culminate in a research paper for
publication. Department Chairman's permission
required for admission. Pre- or co-requisite:
Chem 425.
Proposed title and course description:
426, 445 Advanced Chemical Research I and II (2, 4)
Directed laboratory research and independent study which
may culminate in a research paper for publication.
Department Chairman's permission required for admission.
Pre- or co-requisite: Chem 425 and Senior Class Rank.
RATIONALE:
The addition of the world "Advanced" to the title more
adequately describes the nature of the course, the first
of which requires numerous prerequisites including Chem
222, 224, either 331 or 341 and Chem 425, so that the
course is, de facto, an advanced course.
III. MODIFICATION (Catalog page 80)
TRACK C, ITEM 2. REQUIRED COURSES OUTSIDE MAJOR
DELETE: Biology 339, Microbiology.
ADD: Biology 338, Vertebrate Physiology.
RATIONALE:
The original track required Biology 338. Subsequently
that course was split into Biology 338 and Biology 339.
Mr. Bernhardt, who carries the biology interest for
this track, feels Biology 338 is better suited to
Clinical Chemistry track needs than Biology 339. The
Chemistry Department concurs.
IV. ADDITION OF NEW COURSE (Catalog page 82)
Chem 339 Techniques of Instrumental Pollution
Analysis (3) (cross-listed with ES 335)
Both trace analysis, and concentrated solution analysis,
of metals and organic pollutants will be addressed.
Prerequisites: Chem 223, 224.
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RATIONALE:
This is one of the courses anticipated for the pollution
control track of the Environmental Studies program.
It is cross-listed with ES 335 so that individuals in
other E.S. tracks can utilize it if they have the
prerequisites.